jimbeetle
@jimbeetle.bsky.social
Retired from, well, everything. Former Army intel analyst, market researcher, el-hi textbook writer and editor, web maven, more. Brooklyn born, wannabe world traveler, non-trendy foodie and grumpy old Manhattanite.
Just saw the musical The Queen of Versailles about building a 90K sq ft replica. These folks should have been the decorators.
December 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just saw the musical The Queen of Versailles about building a 90K sq ft replica. These folks should have been the decorators.
How appropriate that an Ellis Island blend would be from various regions.
December 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
How appropriate that an Ellis Island blend would be from various regions.
Damn. Looks like I'm going to start an eleven-book series.
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Damn. Looks like I'm going to start an eleven-book series.
Ramin Nasibov (nasibov.me) does some very nice work.
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Ramin Nasibov (nasibov.me) does some very nice work.
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Though, beware, you might learn more than any normal person can handle.
Though, beware, you might learn more than any normal person can handle.
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docs.google.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Though, beware, you might learn more than any normal person can handle.
Though, beware, you might learn more than any normal person can handle.
A literally old friend: In the late '60s all the guys had Camaros, Firebirds and Chargers. I was stuck with a used Beetle. Last year I said "Fuck it. I want mine."
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A literally old friend: In the late '60s all the guys had Camaros, Firebirds and Chargers. I was stuck with a used Beetle. Last year I said "Fuck it. I want mine."
Anywhere near NYC or the I95 corridor it's because of light pollution.
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Anywhere near NYC or the I95 corridor it's because of light pollution.
Having the black curtain at the ready show a certain lack of confidence.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Having the black curtain at the ready show a certain lack of confidence.